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Aria Brooks: Prodigy of Music – Inspiring Sit-down Conversation

Chanelle Renee — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:34:28 +0000

Aria Brooks is known for her role in Nickelodeon’s “All That” reboot and also stars in the Disney+ original movie, Better Nate Than Ever, which is currently available for streaming. After the success of her debut EP Castles Pt. 1 under her artist name, ARIA, she dropped Castles Pt. 2 and continues to create through her many endeavors. OBVIOUS took the time to have a chat with this blooming actress, singer, writer, producer, and activist to gain some insight into […]

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Last 2 Leave: Miami – A New Way of Experiencing the 305 Music Scene

Caroline Peters — Tue, 31 May 2022 23:36:59 +0000

Miami is one of the country’s top nightlife hubs, making it the ideal location for the “Last 2 Leave” mansion – where a group of influencers and content creators live and have the opportunity to attend events and appearances throughout the week. Keep reading to discover more about this unique shared experience and the ways in which Last 2 Leave has allowed influencers to connect with their audiences on another level. What is the Last 2 Leave Mansion? The Last […]

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Ask A DJ: sillygirlcarmen and Thrice Groove Go Beyond the Music

Dennis Richardson — Fri, 27 May 2022 21:48:05 +0000

DJs sillygirlcarmen (Carmen Johnson – @sillygirlcarmen) and Thrice Groove (Travis Robinson – @thricegroove) share some insights that help paint a picture of how DJing is largely the practice of connecting with the community around them. This ultimately creates a relationship between the artist, the curator, and the listeners, where unified energy is the currency and every transaction supports an undying and mutually rewarding cycle. There are some in music who often go underappreciated, despite their ability to invoke all of […]

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Five, Six, SEVNDEEP

Joshua J. Pinkay — Fri, 27 May 2022 19:39:57 +0000

SEVNDEEP is no stranger to creativity. He understands the assignment on his own terms when it comes to making music because he made it clear from the beginning that he was going to embrace all sides of himself. That type of authenticity is unmatched for a lot of new artists, but SEVNDEEP knew that this messaging was vital to what the industry was lacking. We sat down with SEVNDEEP for an incredibly insightful conversation about his music and to talk […]

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Photographer Steve Gonzalez Talks Creative Approach, Inspiration

Donnell Marshall — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:08:29 +0000

Steve Gonzalez is a cinematic storyteller-type photographer who helps other content creators curate their voices through images and video. We previously interviewed Steve Gonzalez about his personal style. Now, we discuss his creative process. I don’t have a photographic style. I shoot what catches my eye and what inspires me most of the time. I tend to document with my photography and always try to tell a story with it. – Steve Gonzalez Steve Gonzalez Interview What is the one thing you […]

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Discovered on Tiktok: Black Podcast ‘BLKGRLTRAGIC’ – Unapologetically Inspiring

Jerris Madison — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:54:47 +0000

While on Tiktok one late evening, @blkgrltragic (Sierra) popped up on my FYP (For You Page). Immediately hooked to her sarcasm, boldness, and storytelling, I wanted to hear this Black woman’s joys and pains while freeing herself. As a Black man who prides himself on being in solidarity with Black women who are our mothers, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, and friends, #BLKGRLTRAGIC helped me become better a listener to the needs of Black women in my life and, in general telling their truth […]

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2021 OBVIOUS Visionaries to Watch List – Meet The Honorees

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:03:30 +0000

As we were curating the 2021 OBVIOUS Visionaries to Watch list, we had to ask ourselves if there was an underlying theme to consider with this year’s candidates. We quickly realized that a theme was happening before our eyes without even trying. The submissions we received centered around people who were not only disruptors but also advocates of creating equity and leveling playing fields across varying spaces of business, society, and more. It was apparent then that that was the direction […]

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2021 Visionaries to Watch: Emily Smith, Co-Founder of Female Strong

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:01:58 +0000

Emily Smith is the Co-Founder of Female Strong, an organization that empowers girls ages 12-18 to learn how to succeed in business through Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Female Strong’s YEA! is a six-month after-school program for middle and high school girls that helps cultivate skills and opportunities to become real-life entrepreneurs. They have developed a curriculum that teaches girls how to select, research, vet, develop, and market a business. Most importantly, the program builds confidence, public speaking abilities, and other […]

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2021 Visionaries to Watch: Black Women Talk Tech, Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson & Regina Gwynn Co-Founders

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:18:51 +0000

Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson and Regina Gwynn, the Co-Founders of Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT), celebrate the organization’s 5th year of “Roadmap to Billions,” a conference built from the perspective of Black women. The organization empowers Black women who drive innovation around the world within untapped markets that can unlock billion-dollar opportunities. This is the only tech conference created by Black female founders for Black female founders and supporters of the community. It showcases the brilliance of Black women building scalable companies while building deep […]

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2021 Visionaries to Watch: Elijah McKinnon, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Open Television (OTV)

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:53:22 +0000

Elijah McKinnon is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of OTV – Open Television. Additionally, they are an award-winning strategist, entrepreneur, artist, and advocate from the future. Elijah uses their expertise in production and health marketing to produce many OTV programs – all of which have either encouraged others to love themselves, uplifted narratives and experiences of sexually liberated Black women, promoted the value of PrEP (HIV prevention pill), and/or explored how OTV artists are rooted at the intersection of art […]

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2021 Visionaries to Watch: Celina Myers, Influencer

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 04:09:53 +0000

A passion for all things spooky and a wicked sense of humor have catapulted Celina Myers, aka Celina Spookyboo, to social media stardom. With more than 21+ million followers on Tiktok, Celina is considered the queen of all things spooktacular. Celina has nurtured an organic connection with her followers, who consider her a friend and know they can always rely on her for a bit of escapism. Celina is passionate about supporting the Multiple Sclerosis Society as her mother has MS. She is […]

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2021 Visionaries to Watch: Millennial Competition – Amanda Greenbaum & Olivera Markovic, Co-Founders

Joshua J. Pinkay — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:34:15 +0000

Amanda Greenbaum and Olivera Markovic’s goal for the Millennial Competition is to bridge the producer and the new millennial consumer in adult beverages. There are several competitions currently in the wine and spirits world that focus solely on the product’s quality pertaining to a specific category. The Millennial Competition provides insights from the consumer palate alongside the professional palate so that the scores of the products directly represent the entire consumer market. Unlike ever before, this competition harnesses the power of […]

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